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2,689 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-344 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-342 ft
Altitude change
5,730 ft
Altitude min
6,073 ft
Altitude max
6,073 ft
Altitude start
5,730 ft
Altitude end
-12.724%
Grade
-32.772%
Grade max
7.852%
Grade min
153 ft
Distance climb
2,343 ft
Distance down
193 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Upper Route 66 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sun Peaks Bike Park
    Sun Peaks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52421 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2017

New section of machine trail that connects route 66 to the top, with big berms to get comfortable on

Access Info

Sunburst Chair

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 138 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 801 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 5, 2026
Oct 4, 2025 @ 8:15am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2025
The bike park is now closed for the season, see you all in 2026! :D \m/
Aug 6, 2025 @ 11:38am
Aug 6, 2025
Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps)
Sep 21, 2024 @ 11:19am
Sep 21, 2024
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Avg: 3.91 (17 votes)
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        Directions to upper-route-66 trailhead (50.899990, -119.909540)

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        Jun 20, 2026 @ 2:03pm
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        Videos

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        youtuber ROUTE 66 | Blue trail | SUN PEAKS Bike Park
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        6:30 | 144 | Sep 6, 2024 , Sun Peaks
        ROUTE 66 | Blue trail | SUN PEAKS Bike Park
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        6:30 | 74 | Sep 6, 2024 , Sun Peaks
        Route66 to Kaboom to Gnar boom to Keener
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        8:10 | 101 | Aug 7, 2023 , Sun Peaks
        Red Bull Downtime - Sun Peaks - Route 66
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        7:17 | 171 | Aug 24, 2021 , Sun Peaks

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        3 12%
        2 12%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Route 66

        Where is Upper Route 66 located?
        Upper Route 66 is located in Sun Peaks Bike Park, Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sun Peaks Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.89999, -119.90954.
        How hard is Upper Route 66?
        Upper Route 66 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.724%.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Route 66?
        Upper Route 66 has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 344 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,730 ft to 6,073 ft.
        Is Upper Route 66 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Route 66 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        How long is Upper Route 66?
        Upper Route 66 is 2,689 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Route 66?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Route 66. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Upper Route 66? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Route 66 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Upper Route 66?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Route 66. The trail is 2,689 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Upper Route 66?
        Upper Route 66 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,679 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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